Agilent E4428C ESG Analog Signal Generator Data Sheet All specifications apply over a 0 to 55 C range (unless otherwise stated) and apply after a 45 minute warm-up time. Supplemental characteristics, denoted as typical, nominal, or measured, provide additional (non-warranted) information at 25 C, which may be useful in the application of the product. Definitions Specifications: Represents warranted performance. Typical: Represents characteristic performance which is non-warranted. Describes performance that will be met by a minimum of 80% of all products. All typical values are indicated by parenthesis. Nominal: Represents characteristic performance which is non-warranted. Represents the value of a parameter that is most likely to occur; the expected mean or average. Measured: Represents characteristic performance which is non-warranted. Represents the value of a parameter measured on an instrument during design stage.
Table of Contents Key Features...............................................................3 Specifications for Frequency and Power........................................4 Frequency.............................................................4 Sweep modes..........................................................4 Internal reference oscillator..............................................4 Output power..........................................................5 Spectral purity.........................................................9 Specifications for Analog Modulation..........................................11 Frequency bands......................................................11 Frequency modulation..................................................11 Phase modulation......................................................12 Amplitude modulation..................................................13 Wideband AM.........................................................14 Pulse modulation......................................................14 Internal analog modulation source........................................15 External modulation inputs..............................................15 Composite modulation..................................................16 Simultaneous modulation...............................................16 General Characteristics.....................................................17 Operating characteristics...............................................17 Accessories..........................................................18 Inputs and outputs.....................................................18 Ordering Information........................................................21 Related Literature..........................................................22 2
Key Features Key standard features Industry-leading spectral purity Superior level accuracy High output power High-stability timebase Wideband FM and FM Excellent modulation accuracy and stability Step and list sweep, both frequency and power Built-in function generator Lightweight, rack-mountable 2-year calibration cycle Optional performance Option 503, frequency range from 250 khz to 3 GHz (electronic attenuator standard) Option 506, frequency range from 250 khz to 6 GHz (mechanical attenuator only) Option UNB, higher output with mechanical attenuator Note: Option 506 is standard with the high power mechanical attenuator used in Option UNB, and therefore, both options cannot be ordered together. Option 1EM, move all front panel connectors to rear panel 3
Specifications for Frequency and Power Frequency Frequency range Option 503 250 khz to 3 GHz [electronic attenuator standard] 506 250 khz to 6 GHz [mechanical attenuator only] Frequency minimum 100 khz 1 Frequency resolution Frequency switching speed 0.01 Hz Option 503 Option 506 Freq. 2 Freq./Amp. 3 Freq. 2 Freq./Amp. 3 (< 9 ms) (< 9 ms) (< 16 ms) (< 17 ms) [For hops < 5 MHz within a band] (< 9 ms) (< 9 ms) (< 12 ms) (< 14 ms) Phase offset Phase is adjustable remotely [LAN, GPIB, RS-232] or via front panel in nominal 0.1 increments Sweep modes Operating modes Frequency step, amplitude step and arbitrary list Dwell time 1 ms to 60 s Number of points 2 to 401 Internal reference oscillator Stability Aging rate < ±0.1 ppm/yr or < ±0.0005 ppm/day after 45 days Temp [0 to 55 C] (< ±0.05 ppm) Line voltage (< ±0.002 ppm) Line voltage range (+5% to 10%) RF reference input requirements Frequency 1, 2, 5, 10 MHz ±0.2 ppm RF reference output Frequency Amplitude 10 MHz 4 dbm ±2 db 1. Performance below 250 khz not guaranteed. 2. To within 0.1 ppm of final frequency above 250 MHz or within 100 Hz below 250 MHz. 3. Frequency switching time with the amplitude settled within ±0.1 db. 4
Specifications for Frequency and Power Output power Power Option 503 Option UNB Option 506 250 khz to 250 MHz +11 to 136 dbm +15 to 136 dbm +12 to 136 dbm > 250 MHz to 1 GHz +13 to 136 dbm +17 to 136 dbm +14 to 136 dbm > 1 to 3 GHz +10 to 136 dbm +16 to 136 dbm +13 to 136 dbm > 3 to 6 GHz N/A N/A +10 to 136 dbm Maximum available power (measured) 26 Power [db] 24 Option UNB 22 20 18 16 14 Option 503 12 10 0 1000 2000 3000 4000 Frequency [MHz] Option 506 5000 6000 Level resolution 0.02 db Level range with Attenuator Hold active Option 503 Option UNB Option 506 250 khz to 1 GHz 23 db 27 db 24 db > 1 to 3 GHz 20 db 26 db 23 db > 3 to 6 GHz N/A N/A 20 db 5
Specifications for Frequency and Power Level accuracy [db] Option 503 1 Power level +7 to 50 to 110 to < 127 dbm 50 dbm 110 dbm 127 dbm 250 khz to 2.0 GHz ±0.5 ±0.5 ±0.7 (±1.5) 2.0 to 3 GHz ±0.6 ±0.6 ±0.8 (±2.5) Option UNB 2 Power level +10 to 50 to 110 to < 127 dbm 50 dbm 110 dbm 127 dbm 250 khz to 2.0 GHz ±0.5 ±0.7 ±0.8 (±1.5) 2.0 to 3 GHz ±0.6 ±0.8 ±1.0 (±2.5) Option 506 3 Power level +7 to 50 to 110 to < 127 dbm 50 dbm 110 dbm 127 dbm 250 khz to 2.0 GHz ±0.6 ±0.8 ±0.8 (±1.5) 2.0 to 3 GHz ±0.6 ±0.8 ±1.0 (±2.5) 3 to 4 GHz ±0.8 ±0.9 ±1.5 (±2.5) 4 to 6 GHz ±0.8 ±0.9 (±1.5) Option 503 level accuracy at 110 dbm (measured) Option 503 Level Accuracy at -110 dbm (Measured) 1 0.8 Option 506 level accuracy at 110 dbm (measured) Option 506 Level Accuracy at 110 dbm (Measured) 1 0.8 0.6 0.6 0.4 0.4 Error (db) 0.2 0 0.2 Error (db) 0.2 0 0.2 0.4 0.4 0.6 0.6 0.8 0.8 1 0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 Frequency (MHz) 1 0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000 Frequency (MHz) Note: Special Option HF8 is required for frequency capability up to 7 GHz Level accuracy with ALC off Conditions: (±0.15 db) [relative to ALC on] After power search is executed. Level switching speed Option 503 Option UNB Option 506 Normal operation [ALC on] (< 15 ms) (< 21 ms) (< 21 ms) When using power search manual (< 83 ms) (< 95 ms) (< 95 ms) When using power search auto (< 103 ms) (< 119 ms) (< 119 ms) 1. Quoted specifications for 23 C ±5 C. Accuracy degrades by less than 0.03 db/ C over full temperature range. Accuracy degrades by 0.3 db above +7 dbm, and by 0.8 db above +10 dbm. 2. Quoted specifications for 23 C ±5 C. Accuracy degrades by less than 0.03 db/ C over full temperature range. Accuracy degrades by 0.2 db above +10 dbm, and by 0.8 db above +13 dbm. 3. Quoted specifications for 23 C ±5 C. Accuracy degrades by less than 0.02 db/ C over full temperature range. Accuracy degrades by 0.2 db above +7 dbm. 6
Specifications for Frequency and Power Repeatability and linearity Repeatability 1900 MHz CW, 5 dbm, attenuator hold On, ALC On Repeatability 1900 MHz CW, 5 dbm, attenuator hold Off, ALC Off 0.1 0.5 0.09 0.08 Typical unit Limits 0.45 0.4 0.07 0.35 Powererror (db) 0.06 0.05 0.04 Power error (db) 0.3 0.25 0.2 0.03 0.02 0.15 0.10 Typical unit Limits 0.01 0.05 0 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Elapsed time (minutes) Elapsed time (minutes) Repeatability measures the ability of the instrument to return to a given power setting after a random excursion to any other frequency and power setting. It is a relative measurement that reflects the difference in db between the maximum and minimum power readings for a given setting over a specific time interval. It should not be confused with absolute power accuracy, which is measured in dbm. 1 0.4 0.3 0.2 Lower limit Lower STD deviation Mean Upper STD deviation Upper limit Relative level accuracy Initial power 7 dbm 0.1 Power error (db) 0-0.1-0.2-0.3-0.4 0-20 -40-60 -80-100 -120-140 Final power (dbm) Relative level accuracy measures the accuracy of a step change from any power level to any other power level. This is useful for large changes (i.e. 5 db steps). 1 1. Repeatability and relative level accuracy are typical for all frequency ranges. 7
Specifications for Frequency and Power Linearity CW, 850 MHz, attenuator hold On, ALC On 0.3 0.25 0.2 0.15 0.1 Typical Option 503 unit Typical Option UNB unit Typical Option 506 unit Lower limit Upper limit Linearity measures the accuracy of small changes while the attenuator is held in a steady state (to avoid power glitches). This is useful for fine resolution changes. 1 ALC offset error (db) 0.05 0-0.05-0.1-0.15-0.2-0.25-0.3-0.35 Limit is undefined above 13 dbm for Option 503 units. Limit line applies only to UNB and 506 units. -0.4-10 -8-6 -4-2 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 Amplitude (dbm) 14 16 Linearity CW, 1900 MHz, attenuator hold On, ALC On Linearity CW 5750 MHz, attenuator hold On, ALC On 0.3 0.25 0.2 0.15 0.1 Typical Option 503 unit Typical Option UNB unit Typical Option 506 unit Lower limit Upper limit 0.3 0.25 0.2 0.15 0.1 Mean, Option 506 unit Lower Option 503 deviation Upper Option 503 deviation Lower limit Upper limit ALC offset error (db) 0.05 0-0.05-0.1 ALC offset error (db) 0.05 0-0.05-0.1-0.15-0.15-0.2-0.2-0.25-0.25-0.3-0.3-10 -8-6 -4-2 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16-10 -8-6 -4-2 0 2 4 6 8 10 Amplitude (dbm) amplitude (dbm) 1. Repeatability and relative level accuracy are typical for all frequency ranges. 8
Specifications for Frequency and Power Spectral purity SSB Phase noise [at 20 khz offset] at 500 MHz < 135 dbc/hz, (< 138 dbc/hz) at 1 GHz < 130 dbc/hz, (< 134 dbc/hz) at 2 GHz < 124 dbc/hz, (< 128 dbc/hz) at 3 GHz < 121 dbc/hz, (< 125 dbc/hz) at 4 GHz < 118 dbc/hz, (< 122 dbc/hz) at 6 GHz < 113 dbc/hz, (< 117 dbc/hz) Residual FM [CW mode, 0.3 to 3 khz BW, CCITT, rms] < N x 1 Hz (< N x 0.5 Hz) 1 Harmonics 2 [output level +4 dbm Option 503, +7.5 dbm Option UNB, +4.5 dbm Option 506] < 30 dbc above 1 GHz, (< 30 dbc 1 GHz and below) Nonharmonics 3 [ +7 dbm output level decreases, +4 dbm Option 506] 4 > 3 khz > 10kHz offset offset 250 khz to 250 MHz < 65 dbc (< 58 dbc) 250 MHz to 500 MHz < 80 dbc < 80 dbc 500 MHz to 1 GHz < 80 dbc < 80 dbc 1 to 2 GHz < 74 dbc < 74 dbc 2 to 4 GHz < 68 dbc < 68 dbc 4 to 6 GHz < 62 dbc < 62 dbc Subharmonics 1 GHz None > 1 GHz None Jitter in µui 5,6 Carrier SONET/SDH rms jitter frequency data rates bandwidth (µui rms) 155 MHz 155 MB/s 100 Hz to 1.5 MHz (78) 622 MHz 622 MB/s 1 khz to 5 MHz (46) 2.488 GHz 2488 MB/s 5 khz to 15 MHz (74) Jitter in seconds 5,6 Carrier SONET/SDH rms jitter frequency data rates bandwidth 155 MHz 155 MB/s 100 Hz to 1.5 MHz (0.6 ps) 622 MHz 622 MB/s 1 khz to 5 MHz (74 fs) 2.488 GHz 2488 MB/s 5 khz to 15 MHz (30 fs) 1. Refer to frequency bands on page 11 for N values. 2. Harmonic performance outside the operating range of the instrument is typical. 3. Spurs outside the operating range of the instrument are not specified. 4. Specifications apply for CW mode only. 5. Calculated from phase noise performance in CW mode only at -2.5 dbm for Option 503 instruments, -0.5 dbm with Option 506, and +2.5 dbm with Option UNB. 6. For other frequencies, data rates, or bandwidths, please contact your sales representative. 9
Specifications for Frequency and Power Characteristic SSB phase noise (measured) CW mode CW mode fc = 850 MHz fc = 5.7 GHz [Option 506] PN mode 1 CW mode PN mode 2 fc = 1900 MHz Phase noise modes 1 and 2 at fc = 900 MHz 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160 1.E+01 1.E+02 1.E+03 1.E+04 1.E+05 1.E+06 1.E+07 10 100 1K 10K 100K 1M 10M L(f) (dbc/hz) vs. f (Hz) fc = 1000 MHz CW mode fc = 2200 MHz 10
Specifications for Analog Modulation Frequency bands Band Frequency range N number 1 250 khz to 250 MHz 1 2 > 250 MHz to 500 MHz 0.5 3 > 500 MHz to 1GHz 1 4 > 1 to 2 GHz 2 5 > 2 to 4 GHz 4 6 > 4 to 6 GHz 8 Frequency modulation 1 Maximum deviation 2 Resolution N x 1 MHz 0.1% of deviation or 1 Hz, whichever is greater Modulation frequency rate [deviation = 100 khz] Coupling 1 db bandwidth 3 db bandwidth FM path 1[DC] DC to 100 khz (DC to 10 MHz) FM path 2 [DC] DC to 100 khz (DC to 0.9 MHz) FM path 1 [AC] 20 Hz to 100 khz (5 Hz to 10 MHz) FM path 2 [AC] 20 Hz to 100 khz (5 Hz to 0.9 MHz) Deviation accuracy 2 [1 khz rate, deviation < N x 100 khz] < ± 3.5% of FM deviation + 20 Hz Carrier frequency accuracy relative to CW in DCFM 2,3 ±0.1% of set deviation + (N x 1 Hz) Distortion 2 [1 khz rate, dev.= N x 100 khz] < 1% FM using external inputs 1 or 2 Sensitivity 1 V peak for indicated deviation Input impedance 50 Ω, nominal FM path 1 and FM path 2 are summed internally for composite modulation. The FM 2 path is limited to a maximum rate of 1 MHz. The FM 2 path must be set to a deviation less than FM 1 path. 1. All analog performance above 3 GHz is typical. 2. Refer to frequency bands on this page to compute specifications. 3. At the calibrated deviation and carrier frequency, within 5 C of ambient temperature at time of calibration. 11
Specifications for Analog Modulations Phase modulation 1 Resolution Modulation frequency response 2 0.1% of set deviation Maximum Allowable rates [3 db BW] Mode deviation ØM path 1 ØM path 2 Normal BW N x 10 radians DC to 100 khz DC to 100 khz High BW N x 1 radians (DC to 1 MHz) (DC to 0.9 MHz) Deviation accuracy [1 khz rate, Normal BW mode] < ±5% of deviation + 0.01 radians Distortion 2 [1 khz rate, deviation, < 10N radians, Normal BW mode] < 1% ØM using external inputs 1 or 2 Sensitivity 1 V peak for indicated deviation Input impedance 50 Ω, nominal Paths ØM path 1 and ØM path 2 are summed internally for composite modulation. The ØM 2 path is limited to a maximum rate of 1 MHz. ØM path 2 must be set to a deviation less than the ØM path 1. 1. All analog performance above 3 GHz is typical. 2. Refer to frequency bands on page 11 for N. 3. Bandwidth is automatically selected based on deviation. 12
Specifications for Analog Modulations Amplitude modulation 1, 2 [fc > 500 khz] Range 0 to 100% Resolution 0.1% Rates [3 db bandwidth] DC coupled AC coupled 0 to 10 khz 10 Hz to 10 khz Accuracy 2,3 1 khz rate < ±(6% of setting +1%) Distortion 2,3 [1 khz rate, THD] Option 503 Option 506 30% AM < 1.5% < 1.5% 90% AM (< 4%) (< 5%) AM using external inputs 1 or 2 Sensitivity 1 V peak to achieve indicated depth Input impedance 50 Ω, nominal Paths AM path 1 and AM path 2 are summed internally for composite modulation. 1. All analog performance above 3 GHz is typical. 2. AM is typical above 3 GHz. 3. Peak envelope power of AM must be 3 db less than maximum output power below 250 MHz. 13
Specifications for Analog Modulation Pulse modulation On/off ratio 4 GHz > 80 db > 4 GHz (> 64 db) Rise/fall times Minimum width ALC on ALC off (150 ns) (2 µs) (0.4 µs) Pulse repetition frequency ALC on (10 Hz to 250 khz) ALC off (DC to 1.0 MHz) Level accuracy 1 [relative to CW at 4 dbm Option 503, 7.5 dbm Option UNB, 4.5 dbm Option 506] (< ±1 db) Pulse modulation using external inputs Input voltage RF on > +0.5 V, nominal RF off < +0.5 V, nominal Input impedance 50 Ω, nominal Internal pulse generator Square wave rate 0.1 Hz to 20 khz Pulse Period 8 µs to 30 seconds Width 4 µs to 30 seconds Resolution 2 µs 1. With ALC off, specifications apply after the execution of power search. With ALC on, specifications apply for pulse repetition rates 10 khz and pulse widths 5 µs. 14
Specifications for Analog Modulation Internal analog modulation source [Provides FM, AM, pulse, and phase modulation signals and LF audio out] Waveforms Rate range Sine Square, ramp, triangle Resolution Frequency accuracy sine, square, ramp, triangle, pulse, noise 0.1 Hz to 100 khz 0.1 Hz to 20 khz 0.1 Hz same as RF reference source Swept sine mode [frequency, phase continuous] Operating modes Triggered or continuous sweeps Frequency range 0.1 Hz to 100 khz Sweep time 1 ms to 65 sec Resolution 1 ms Dual sinewave mode Frequency range 0.1 Hz to 100 khz Amplitude ratio 0 to 100% Amplitude ratio resolution 0.1% LF audio out mode Amplitude Output impedance 0 to 2.5 V peak into 50 Ω 50 Ω nominal External modulation inputs Modulation types Ext 1 Ext 2 FM, ØM, AM, pulse FM, ØM, AM, and pulse High/Low Indicator [100 Hz to 10 MHz BW, AC coupled inputs only]. Activated when input level error exceeds 3% [nominal]. 15
Specifications for Analog Modulation Composite modulation AM, FM, and ØM each consist of two modulation paths which are summed internally for composite modulation. The modulation sources may be any two of the following: Internal, External 1, External 2. Simultaneous modulation Multiple modulation types may be simultaneously enabled. For example, AM, and FM can run concurrently and all will affect the output RF. This is useful for simulating signal impairments. There are some exceptions: FM and ØM cannot be combined. Two modulation types cannot be generated simultaneously by the same modulation source. 16
General Characteristics Operating characteristics Power requirements Operating temperature range 2 0 to 55 C Storage temperature range 40 to 70 C 90 to 254 V; 50 or 60 Hz; 300 W maximum, power factor corrected. Not for 400 Hz use. 1 Shock and vibration Meets MIL-STD-28800E Type III, Class 3. Leakage Storage registers Weight Dimensions Remote programming Interface Control languages 3 Functions controlled ISO compliant Conducted and radiated emissions conform to CISPR 11. Leakage is typically < 1 µv [nominally 0.1 µv with a 2-turn loop] at 1000 MHz, measured with a resonant dipole antenna, one inch from any surface with output level < 0 dbm [all inputs/outputs properly terminated]. Memory is shared by instrument states, user data files, sweep list files and waveform sequences. Depending on the number and size of these files, up to 100 storage registers and 1000 register sequences [10 per register] are available. < 16 kg [35 lb.] net, < 23 kg [50 lb.] shipping 133 mm H x 426 mm W x 432 mm D [5.25 in H x 16.8 in W x 17 in D] GPIB [IEEE-488.2-1987] with listen and talk, RS-232, LAN [10BaseT]. SCPI version 1996.0, also compatible with 8656B and 8657A/B/C/D/J1 mnemonics. All front panel functions except power switch and knob. The E4428C ESG is manufactured in an ISO-9001 registered facility in concurrence with Agilent Technologies commitment to quality. Reverse power protection Option 503 Option 506 250 khz to 2 GHz 47 dbm 30 dbm > 2 to 4 GHz 44 dbm 30 dbm > 4 to 6 GHz N/A 30 dbm Max DC voltage 40 V SWR Option 503 Option UNB Option 506 250 khz to 2.2 GHz (< 1.5:1) (< 1.5:1) (< 1.6:1) > 2.2 GHz to 3 GHz (< 1.4:1) (< 1.5:1) (< 1.4:1) > 3 GHz to 4 GHz (< 1.5:1) (< 1.7:1) (< 1.7:1) > 4 GHz to 6 GHz N/A N/A (< 1.8:1) Output impedance 50 Ω nominal 1. For 400 Hz systems, order transformer 70001-60066. 2. Save and recall of user files and instrument states from non-volatile storage is guaranteed only over the range 0 to 40 C. 3. ESG series does not implement 8657A/B Standby or On [R0 or R1, respectively] mnemonics. 17
General Characteristics Accessories Transit case Part number 9211-1296 Inputs and outputs All front panel connectors can be moved to rear with Option 1EM. 10 MHz input Accepts a 1, 2, 5, or 10 MHz ±10 ppm [standard timebase] or ±1 ppm [high-stability timebase] reference signal for operation with an external timebase. Nominal input level 3.5 to +20 dbm, impedance 50 ohms. [BNC, rear panel] 10 MHz output Outputs the 10 MHz reference signal. Level nominally +3.9 dbm ±2 db. Nominal output impedance 50 ohms. [BNC, rear panel] External 1 input This BNC input connector accepts a ±1 V peak signal for AM, FM, pulse, and phase modulation. For all these modulations, ±1 V peak produces the indicated deviation or depth. When ac-coupled inputs are selected for AM, FM, or phase modulation and the peak input voltage differs from 1 V peak by more than 3%, the hi/lo annunciator light on the display. The input impedance is 50 ohms and the damage levels are 5 V rms and 10 V peak If you configure your signal generator with Option 1EM, this input is relocated to a female BNC connector on the rear panel. External 2 input This BNC input connector accepts a ±1 V peak signal for AM, FM, phase modulation, and pulse modulation. With AM, FM, or phase modulation, ±1 V peak produces the indicated deviation or depth. With pulse modulation, +1 V is on and 0 V is off. When ac-coupled inputs are selected for AM, FM, or phase modulation, and the peak voltage differs from 1 V peak by more than 3%, the hi/lo annunciator light on the display. The input impedance is 50 ohms and the damage levels are 5 V rms and 10 V peak If you configure your signal generator with Option 1EM, this input is relocated to a female BNC connector on the rear panel. 18
General Characteristics GPIB LF output RF output Sweep output Trigger input Trigger output Allows communication with compatible devices. [rear panel] Outputs the internally-generated LF source. Outputs 0 to 2.5 V peak into 50 ohms, or 0 to 5 V peak into high impedance. [BNC, front panel] Nominal output impedance 50 ohms. [type-n female, front panel] Generates output voltage, 0 to +10 V when signal generator is sweeping. Output impedance < 1 ohm, can drive 2000 ohms. [BNC, rear panel] Accepts CMOS 1 signal for triggering point-to-point in manual sweep mode, or to trigger start of LF sweep. the damage levels are 0.5 to +5.5 V. [BNC, rear panel] Outputs a TTL signal: high at start of dwell, or when waiting for point trigger in manual sweep mode; low when dwell is over or point trigger is received, high or low 2 µs pulse at start of LF sweep. [BNC, rear panel] 1. Rear panel inputs and outputs are 3.3 V CMOS, unless indicated otherwise. CMOS inputs will accept 5 V CMOS, 3 V CMOS, or TTL voltage levels. 19
General Characteristics LAN connector LAN communication is supported by the signal generator via the LAN connector. It is functionally equivalent to the GPIB connector. The LAN connector enables the signal generator to be remotely programmed by a LAN-connected computer. The distance between a computer and the signal generator is limited to 100 meters [10BaseT]. For more information about the LAN, refer to the Getting Started chapter in the Programming Guide. Data transfer speeds LAN [FTP] file transfer to volatile memory (700 KB/sec) to hard drive (500 KB/sec) LAN [SCPI] command transfer to volatile memory (146 KB/sec) to hard drive (128 KB/sec) Internal file transfer from hard drive to volatile memory (1280 KB/sec) RS-232 connector This male DB-9 connector is an RS-232 serial port that can be used for controlling the signal generator remotely. It is functionally equivalent to the GPIB connector. The following table shows the description of the pinouts. The pin configuration is shown below. Pin number Signal description Signal name 1 No connection 2 Receive data RECV 3 Transmit data XMIT 4 +5 V 5 Ground, 0 V 6 No connection 7 Request to send RTS 8 Clear to send CTS 9 No connection 5 4 3 2 1 9 8 7 6 View looking into rear panel connector 20
Ordering Information 1 Frequency options E4428C-503 E4428C-506 250 khz to 3 GHz frequency range [electronic attenuator standard] 250 khz to 6 GHz frequency range [mechanical attenuator only] Performance enhancement options E4428C-UNB High output power with mechanical attenuator Note: Option 506 is standard with the high power mechanical attenuator used in Option UNB, and therefore, both options cannot be ordered together. E4428C-1EM Moves all front panel connectors to rear Manual and accessories E4428C-1CM Rack mount kit without handles E4428C-1CP Rack mount kit with handles E4428C-1CN Front handle kit E4428C-CD1 CD-ROM of English user guide and assembly level service manual (standard with instrument) E4428C-ABA Printed English documentation set E4428C-0BW Service deocumentation, assembly level E4428C-UK6 Commercial calibrations certificate with test data Warranty and calibration plans Specify 3 or 5 years when ordering one of the following warranty or calibration plans. For more information, please visit: www.agilent.com/find/services_upfront_options. Extended return-to-agilent warranty and service Agilent calibration upfront plan Agilent calibration plus upfront plan Z540 calibration upfront plan 1. All options should be ordered using E4428C-xxx, where the xxx represents the option number. 21
Related Literature Signal Generator Spectral Purity Considerations in RF Communications Testing, Application Note 388, Literature Number 5952-2019. RF Source Basics, a self-paced tutorial (CD-ROM), Literature Number 5980-2060E. IntuiLink Software, Data Sheet, Literature Number 5980-3115EN. Security of Agilent Signal Generators: Issues and Solutions, Application Note, Literature Number 5989-1091EN. 22
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